Nick Scruton

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Nick Scruton
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Personal information
Full nameNicholas Scruton
Born (1984-12-24) 24 December 1984 (age 38) [1]
Morley, West Yorkshire, England
Playing information
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm) [1]
Weight16 st 3 lb (103 kg) [1]
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2002–08 Leeds Rhinos 7750020
2004(loan)→ Hull F.C. 1830012
2009–14 Bradford Bulls 10270028
2014–16 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 77110044
2017–19 Hull Kingston Rovers 4960024
Total3233200128
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2004–06 England 71004
Source: [2] [3] [4]

Nicholas Scruton (born 24 December 1984) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who most recently played as a prop for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. He has previously played for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Bradford Bulls, Hull F.C. and the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League. Scruton has also previously represented England. [2] [3]

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Background

Scruton was born in Morley, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Hull F.C. (2004)

2004

In 2004 Scruton was loaned to Hull F.C.

He made 18 appearances and scored three tries in total.

Leeds Rhinos (2002-08)

2007

Scruton was part of the Leeds Rhinos' 2007 Super League Grand Final victory, over St. Helens at Old Trafford.

2008

Scruton was also part of the team that won the 2008 World Club Challenge, against the Melbourne Storm at Elland Road. He also played in the 2008 Super League Grand Final victory over St. Helens. [5]

Bradford Bulls (2009-14)

2009

Scruton signed a three-year deal to play for Bradford commencing in 2009.

2011

In 2011, Scruton signed another three-year deal to extend his stay at the Bradford club. [6] [7]

2013

In 2013, he collected many awards after the season with the Bradford side came to an end, where he won the 'Prized Bull Award,' from Head Coach, Francis Cummins. [8]

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (2014-16)

2014

After Bradford went into liquidation for the second time in two-years in 2014, Scruton was then sold to Wakefield Trinity on a one-year deal.

Hull Kingston Rovers (2017-19)

2017

Scruton joined Hull Kingston Rovers ahead of the 2017 Championship season on a two-year contract. Scruton was one of Hull Kingston Rovers standout players during the 2017 rugby league season, becoming a real 'fans' favourite' in his début year for Hull Kingston Rovers. Scruton was part of the Hull Kingston Rovers side that won promotion back to the Super League, at the first time of asking following relegation the season prior.

2018

It was revealed on 10 October 2018, that Scruton would be staying at Hull Kingston Rovers after signing a new one-year contract. [9]

2019

After injuring himself in pre-season ahead of the start of the 2019 campaign, and not going onto make a single appearance in that season, it was revealed on 20 May 2019, that Scruton had been subsequently released from his contract at Hull Kingston Rovers.[ citation needed ]

Representative career

England (2004-06)

2004-06

Scruton has previously played for England on several occasions, he also recorded only a single try. [4]

Honours

Career Awards and Accolades

Club (Leeds Rhinos 2002-08)

Club (Bradford Bulls 2009-14)

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. 1 2 "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 11 March 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  5. ↑ "2008 Grand Final". BBC News. 4 October 2008. Archived from the original on 5 October 2008. Retrieved 5 October 2008.
  6. ↑ "Scruton signs on with Bulls". Rugby Football League. 28 March 2011. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  7. ↑ "Nick Scruton signs new Bradford Bulls deal". BBC Sport. 28 March 2011. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  8. ↑ "Some fans said I was finished but look at me now – Nick Scruton is Bradford Bulls' comeback king". Telegraph & Argus. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  9. ↑ "Scruton staying on at Hull Kingston Rovers". 10 October 2018.
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